Dinnington Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

February 2026 in Dinnington (Rotherham) saw an overall crime rate of 6.6 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 3.1% above the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. This marginal increase, though slight, highlights the area's position relative to national trends and underscores the need for continued monitoring. The crime profile was dominated by violent and sexual offences, accounting for 33% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (26.6%) and criminal damage and arson (14.9%). These figures suggest a combination of community dynamics and local factors, though the seasonal context of February—typically a low-activity winter month—may have influenced the patterns observed. The dominance of violent crime, despite being 5% below the UK average, contrasts sharply with the starkly elevated rates of anti-social behaviour and criminal damage, which were 98% and 117% above national averages, respectively. Such discrepancies point to localized issues that may require tailored interventions. Meanwhile, property-related crimes like burglary and other theft also exceeded UK rates, albeit by smaller margins (60% and 43% above), indicating a broader challenge in addressing both violent and property crime. The seasonal lull in outdoor activity during February, combined with the area's built-up nature, may have contributed to the observed trends, though further analysis would be needed to confirm potential causal links. Overall, the data illustrates an area grappling with specific challenges in maintaining community safety, particularly in curbing anti-social behaviour and criminal damage.

February 2026 marked a stark contrast in crime trends, with anti-social behaviour surging by 108.3% as incidents rose from 12 to 25, the most significant increase among all categories. This spike, coupled with a 55.6% rise in criminal damage and arson, suggests a potential shift in local dynamics, possibly linked to seasonal factors or community tensions. Conversely, vehicle crime and 'other crime' both fell by 66.7%, indicating a reduction in specific types of incidents that had been more prevalent in January. The breakdown of crime types also reveals a notable divergence from UK averages: while violence and sexual offences were 5% below the national average, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage were 98% and 117% above, respectively. These disparities underscore the unique challenges faced by Dinnington, where property-related crimes like burglary and other theft also exceeded UK rates by 60% and 43%, respectively. Such data points offer residents and local authorities targeted insights into areas requiring attention.

Dinnington (Rotherham) saw a 7.8% decrease in its overall crime rate from 7.2 per 1,000 in January 2026 to 6.6 per 1,000 in February 2026, marking a notable downward trend. This reduction aligns with seasonal patterns typical of winter months, when outdoor activity declines and community engagement may shift indoors. Daily crime statistics for February reveal an average of three crimes reported per day, a figure that reflects the area's relatively small population of 14,160 residents. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 151 residents, a monthly aggregate that contextualises the scale of incidents within the local community. While this rate is marginally above the UK average, the decrease from the previous month suggests a potential stabilisation in crime trends. The contrast between the daily crime count and the broader monthly exposure highlights the importance of viewing crime statistics through both short-term and long-term lenses to understand community safety dynamics.